Ichinomiya

Ichinomiya (一宮) is a city in western Aichi Prefecture, located between Nagoya and Gifu. The city is historically known for Masumida Shrine, one of the most important Shinto shrines in the Owari region. Ichinomiya is also a major textile centre, historically known for the production of Owari chirimen (silk crepe), and remains an important textile manufacturing hub. The city has a strong industrial base alongside agricultural areas. The climate is mild with hot, humid summers.

By Plane

Chubu Centrair (NGO) is about 1 hour by train.

By Train

Ichinomiya Station is on the JR Tokaido Main Line. From Nagoya, local trains take about 15 minutes (¥420). From Gifu, about 15 minutes. The Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line also serves the city.

By Car / Road

Ichinomiya is accessible via the Meishin Expressway (Ichinomiya IC). From Nagoya, the drive is about 20 minutes. From Gifu, about 15 minutes.

The city centre around the station and shrine is walkable. Local buses serve outlying areas. Taxis are available at the station.

Masumida Shrine—one of the three major shrines of the Owari region, with a beautiful main hall and a large sacred tree. The Ichinomiya City Museum covers local history and the textile industry. The Textile Centre offers exhibits on silk production.

Shrine visits at Masumida Shrine. The Ichinomiya Festival features traditional events and a parade. Textile shopping for locally produced fabrics.

Ichinomiya offers Aichi specialities: kishimen (flat udon), miso katsu, and tebasaki (chicken wings).

Aichi sake and local beer. Tap water is safe.

• Budget: Business hotels near the station from ¥5,000–7,000. - Mid-range: Hotels from ¥7,000–10,000. - Upscale: Hotels in Nagoya (15 min by train).

Owari chirimen silk products and other textiles. Local sake and Aichi food products.

• Nagoya (15 min by train) — Nagoya Castle and Toyota Museum. - Inuyama (30 min by train) — Inuyama Castle and Meiji Mura. - Seki (25 min by train) — cutlery capital of Japan. - Gifu City (15 min by train) — Gifu Castle and cormorant fishing.